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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,710

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $9,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,275

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $9,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3RX-8
TrimS3Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $41,100 $26,435
Base Invoice $38,224 $24,458
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Convenience Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 150 40
Cargo mat 115 50
All-weather floor mats 180 60
Cargo organizer 70 70
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
Body kit   970
Rear spoiler   360
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Convenience Package 697  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo net 139 32
Cargo mat 107 36
All-weather floor mats 168 45
Cargo organizer 65 56
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Body kit   775
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 4,415 9,715
Options (change) 4,105 8,257
Destination 895 560
Total Price $46,410 $36,710
Total Invoice $43,224 $33,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,058
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3RX-8
TrimS3Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine292hp I4238hp R2
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,410$36,710
Adjustments for Features-6,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,085$36,710
Total Invoice$43,224$33,275
Adjustments for Features-5,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,333$33,275

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3RX-8
TrimS3Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,190$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8910

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in106.4 in
Length175.4 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested407577%
Total Not Requested119023%

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